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Agronomy Gleanings, June 3, 20086/3/2008 8:00 AMAGRONOMY GLEANINGS Department of Agronomy and Plant Genetics, University of Minnesota 411 Borlaug Hall, 1991 Upper Buford Circle, St. Paul, MN 55108-6026 PHONE (612) 625-7773; FAX (612) 625-1268; E-MAIL agro@umn.edu WEB http://agronomy.cfans.umn.edu/ June 3, 2008 ANNOUNCEMENTS BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT. Catherine and Nathan Springer are the proud parents of a baby girl, Arwen Elizabeth, joining brothers Daniel and Zachary. Arwen was born May 15, weighed 7 pounds 1 ounce and was 19.5 inches long. She is healthy and beautiful, and mother and baby are both doing well. THE MINNESOTA INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE IS SEEKING BOARD MEMBERS. For more information about serving on the Board of Directors, see the MISA web site: http://www.misa.umn.edu GREG CUOMO HAS BEEN NAMED CFANS Associate Dean for Extension effective June 9. In his new role, Cuomo will lead Extension programs related to food, agriculture and natural resource sciences, assuring that interdisciplinary programs are targeted to the public's critical issues. He'll also lead efforts to internationalize Extension programs and faculty and will be responsible for CFANS capital planning and initiatives. FREE 1-DAY PASSES TO THE U OF M GYM. Help yourself in 411 Borlaug Hall. Passes expire June 30, 2008 2008 SUMMER FIELD DAYS: Tuesday, June 17, SROC-Waseca Tuesday, July 8, SWROC- Lamberton Friday, July 11, WCROC-Morris Thursday, July 17, NWROC-Crookston SEMINARS Wednesday, June 4 APPLIED PLANT SCIENCES, PhD Defense, “Nitrogen Fertilization of Hybrid Hazelnuts in the Upper Midwest,” Lois Braun, 1:00 p.m., Room 310 Alderman Hall. Hazelnut cookies will be served. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS (Posted in notebook in 411 Borlaug Hall) UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-RIVER FALLS Laboratory Manager, Department of Biology. B.S. in Biology, Biochemistry, or related area. Closing date: June 9, 2008. UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN Nutrient Management Specialist, Assistant Professor, West Central Research and Extension Center, North Platte, Nebraska. PhD degree in soil science, agronomy, or a closely related discipline. Closing date: June 23, 2008. http://employment.unl.edu , requisition # 080379. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION Agriculture and Environmental Issues Advisor, Lancaster, CA. A minimum of a Master’s Degree in an agricultural field is required. Closing date: June 13, 2008. http://ccsr.ucdavis.edu/ |
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